Tag: Media policy
TG4 Funding Freeze Exposes Why Ireland Needs Multi-Year Public Broadcasting Budgets
TG4 funding has been frozen for 2027, raising fresh questions about public broadcasting budgets, digital strategy and media planning in Ireland.
DOJ TV Press Pool Boycott Probe Faces Steep First Amendment and...
The DOJ’s probe into the TV press pool boycott may face serious legal obstacles under antitrust law and the First Amendment.
Canal+ VAT Hike Row in France: Why the Proposed Tax Increase...
France’s proposed Canal+ VAT hike could hit subscriptions, sports rights and film funding, with major consequences for the TV industry.
BBC Urged to Stop Overpaying for Foreign Shows Like Scooby-Doo, Say...
UK lawmakers say the BBC should stop overpaying for imported shows and focus more on public value and British programming.
CNN Removed From Trump TV Pool Again as White House Access...
CNN’s removal from the Trump TV pool raises fresh questions about White House access, press freedom, and presidential media control.
FCC Chair Defends Trump PSA Ads as Debate Grows Over Taxpayer-Funded...
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended Trump PSA ads as standard government messaging, despite mounting criticism over taxpayer-funded broadcast spots.
White House Tightens the Cabin Door on CNN
The White House has blocked CNN from Air Force One, escalating its media standoff and raising wider press freedom concerns.
French Film and TV Sound Alarm as France Télévisions Faces Major...
France’s screen sector warns proposed France Télévisions budget cuts could harm jobs, local production and cultural sovereignty.
Israeli Film Council Proposals After ‘Naza’ Spark Alarm Across Global Film...
The backlash to Naza could reshape Israeli film funding, festival strategy, and documentary freedom worldwide.
Trump Rejects New AI Regulation as Debate Over Safety, Data Centers...
Trump rejects new AI regulation as safety warnings, data center battles and China competition reshape the future of tech and media.
